One Gal's Musings

These are the thoughts and observations of me — a woman of a certain age. (Oh, my, God, I'm 65!) I'm single. I'm successful enough (independent, self supporting). I live just outside Chicago, the best city in the world. I'm an aunt and a friend. I feel that voices like mine are rather underrepresented online or in print. So here I am. If my musings resonate with you, please visit my blog again sometime.

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

November Challenge

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Day 27 -- A quote I like to live by If I'm feeling flip: "East is east and west is west and if you take cranberries and stew them...
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Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Happy Birthday to me, Part 6

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The Mail Edition. My aunt sent me a box filled with organic teas to keep me warm as the winds grow cold. SnarkyPants proved she reads thi...
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Happy Birthday to me, Part 5

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Dinner with my friend Mindy. It was nice to see her, and I was happy to receive her gifts -- a pair of DVDs ( Friday Night Lights and Spr...
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Monday, November 25, 2013

Happy Birthday to me, Part 4

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I went down to Tampa to visit my cousin Rose for my birthday. The trip was a mixed bag, as I expected it would be. Rose is very, very set...
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Sunday, November 24, 2013

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Sugar Shack   This song was popular 50 years ago today. Hear it here . 1) In this song, our hero orders espresso. What...
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Thursday, November 21, 2013

November Challenge

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Day 21 -- What you hope your future will be like I'd like to clean up and improve my home so it's a better reflection of who I am.
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Wednesday, November 20, 2013

November Challenge

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Day 20 -- Your fears Air travel is by far #1. I'm flying tomorrow so this is very top of mind for me right now.
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Happy Birthday to me, Parts 2 and 3

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Yesterday started out as a bad day. There were continuous raised voices on the el -- someone felt disrespected by an invasion of personal ...
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Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Teaser Tuesday

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Here's how to play this meme . • Grab your current read • Open to a random page • Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somew...
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November Challenge

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Day 18 -- A problem you have had This new credit card from the NASA Credit Union. They sent me a pre-approved application and so I said, ...
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Sunday, November 17, 2013

Sunday Stealing

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The ASK Meme, part one 1. What’s your favorite candle scent? I like the holiday scents, like cinnamon apple. 2. What female celebrity do...
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November Challenge

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Day 17 -- Something you're proud of Yesterday I had lunch with my nephew.* He's in 8th grade now. I try to see him once a month. I...
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Saturday, November 16, 2013

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: 1, 2, 3, 4 Unfamiliar with this week's song? Hear it here . 1) In this song, the singer tells his girl he appreci...
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November Challenge

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Day 16 -- Something you think "what if" about  
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"At home"

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That was the title of the email my best friend sent yesterday afternoon. His hernia operation was not without complication, lasting twice...
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Friday, November 15, 2013

November Challenge

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Day 15 -- My zodiac/horoscope and if it fits I was born on the cusp, but I have been reassured that because of the way the planet alig...
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Two Questions I Can't Ask

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I found out yesterday, much to my shock and dismay, that my best friend is having surgery today! He mentioned, for the first time, that he...
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Thursday, November 14, 2013

November Challenge

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Day 14 -- What I wore today Old Navy jeans (Flirt), a pale blue Studio Works sweater that laces at the collar from Carson's (...
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Wednesday, November 13, 2013

November Challenge

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Day 13 -- My opinion about my body and how comfortable I am with it I can't get over how fat I've become, and I don't ...
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Tuesday, November 12, 2013

November Challenge

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Day 12 -- Five guys whom you find attractive Oh, I am all over this one, as I give this topic an inordinate amount of thought. 1) Bruc...
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Monday, November 11, 2013

November Challenge

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Day 10 -- Put your music player on shuffle and write the first 10 songs that play I've taken a few days off from this Challenge. My ...
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Happy Birthday to Me -- Part 1

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Sunday I enjoyed my first birthday celebration. I'm surprised and pleased to report that I had a lovely time with (the often prickly)...
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Sunday, November 10, 2013

Sunday Stealing

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The What's What Meme What is on your bed right now? A book, a magazine, and an afghan that I haven't needed yet What’s your ...
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Saturday, November 09, 2013

Saturday 9

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Saturday 9: Potential New Boyfriend Unfamiliar with this week's featured song? Hear it here .    1) In this song, Dolly Parton...
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Me and my Nano

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I've written 7000 words for my November novel, More Real than Anything . According to conventional Nanowrimo wisdom, my wordcount shou...
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